Do I have to be good at art to participate in art therapy?

Absolutely not. Art therapy isn’t about being good at any specific type of art. It’s about using the creative process of making art to help improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Is art therapy covered by insurance?

This depends on the organizations your therapist is registered with. Some people can charge to their insurance without your therapist being registered. It is best to contact your provider.

How much does art therapy with Inner Compass cost?

For information about the cost of Individual Art Therapy, please refer to our Fees page.

For information about the cost of either Group Art Therapy or Art Therapy Workshops, please fill out the form at the bottom of the corresponding page and someone from Inner Compass will get back to you with pricing details.

What forms of payment are accepted for Inner Compass sessions?

Inner Compass accepts credit card payments and e-transfers for our online individual art therapy sessions.

How do I book a session with a student intern?

You can book a session by filling out this form

How many sessions should I have?

This is entirely up to you and your therapist to decide and will be different for each client.

How is my information protected?  

• Student interns ensure all information collected from clients is confidential.

• Professional art therapists through Inner Compass therapists have provided more than 300 direct client hours and have completed an art therapy training program that meets the Canadian Art Therapy Association education standards.

• All therapists have professional liability insurance.

• All client files are stored securely in accordance with the BC Personal Information Privacy Act (PIPA).

Do you accept clients from outside of Canada?

For insurance reasons, Inner Compass only accepts clients residing in Canada (not including residents of Quebec).

What is your cancellation policy?

Your appointment time is reserved just for you. A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in the therapists’ day that could have been filled by another client. As such, we require 24 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment.

Do you have more questions?

If you have questions that have not been answered above, please feel free to contact us at any time.